Obituaries

Jun 28, 2020

Antoinette “Jean” Ashlin, age 70, of Fridley passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, June 28 with family at her side.

Jean was born on February 11, 1950 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Anthony and Elizabeth Waltos.  The family moved to Cleveland, Ohio where Jean would later meet Dan in...

Jun 28, 2020

Kreuzkemper, Carmen Veronica, age 91 of New Brighton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 28, 2020. Preceded in death by loving husband, Eugene; parents, Reuben and Mina Carpenter; brothers, Cleon, Clair, Lyle; and sister, LaVonne.  Survived by loving daughters, Jill (Brian) Rauworth, Kim (Daniel) Nelson;  beloved grandchildren, Patrick Nelson, Kristen (Scott) Sagnes, Drew...

Jun 27, 2020

Aldeen B. Underland, born October 21, 1932 to Elmar and Alice Underland of Ellendale, MN.

Al grew up on the family farm in Ellendale, surrounded by his younger siblings: Gary, Carol, Richard, Paul, and nearby cousins.  He graduated from Ellendale High School in 1950. After trying his hand at different jobs...

Jun 27, 2020

Alice Turner, age 87, formerly of Fridley, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Turner; and son, Darrin Patrick Turner. Survived by children, Brian (Dawn) Turner, Colleen (Kevin) Carlson, Allison Turner, Erin (Tom) Harlan and Tim Turner; grandchildren, Matthew (Brittany), Tori, Aidan, Corey, Amy (Pat), Jesse and Finn; great granddaughter, Anjie;...

Jun 24, 2020

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Jun 22, 2020

Helen Sheloa Olfelt, age 96, of Golden Valley (formerly St Louis Park), passed away June 22, 2020.

Helen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born in Minneapolis to Harry and Myrtle Hanson.  She met her husband, Dr. Paul Olfelt, while they were both students at the University of Minnesota.  Preceded...

Jun 20, 2020

Kamrow, Gerald W. age 81 of Isanti. Preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth. Survived by wife, Linda; children, Robert (Patti), Gerald Jr. (Rose), Anne (Jeffrey) Johnson; grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, Magan, John, Felix, Calvin, Edella, Katrina, Joshua, Jennie; great-grandson, Austin; sister, Mary Lou; 4 adopted sisters; 1 adopted brother; many nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service Monday June 29th –...

Jun 17, 2020

Jacqueline Marie Simone, age 75 of Anoka MN, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 17th, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.  Jackie was born in St. Paul MN, lived throughout the metro area before moving out to New York.  She had recently moved back to MN to be with family after retiring from a long...

Jun 17, 2020

Charles Raymond (Ray) Powless

Adored father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on 06/17/2020.  He was born 06/09/1946.  He was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Ardyth, and a baby sibling.  Charles leaves behind to cherish his memory: Sister Charmaine and Brother Daniel (Boone), children Trisha Fisher, Charles (Chuckie) Powless Jr.(Missy), Sonya Lee Powless...

Jun 15, 2020

Donald J. Ososki, age 89, of Fridley, passed away on his birthday, June 15th of natural causes. Don was born and raised in Little Falls, MN. Proud Korean War veteran. A hard-working day laborer, including 20 years maintaining parks at the City of Fridley. He spent 22 winters of his retirement in Apache Junction, AZ. ...

Jun 14, 2020

Leonard F. Sabot , age 82 of Maplewood, MN passed away on June 14th 2020. He was a hard worker, who did construction jobs most of his life. He enjoyed fishing with his youngest son, in his limited spare time. He was a loving husband, dad, and grandfather.

Preceded in death...

Jun 14, 2020

Nyberg, Carl J., age 81, of Fridley, MN, passed away June 14th, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Grace Nelson, Violet and Harland Angen and siblings, Betty Reed and Scott Angen. Survived by wife of 56 years, Betty; daughters, Julie (Paul) Dymit and Amy (Paul) Nentwig; grandchildren, Jill, Jennifer, Sarah, Rachel, Jacob, Lucas, and Leah; great grandson, Brayden; sisters,...

Jun 13, 2020

Paul M. Johnson, age 91, of Roseville and formerly of St. Anthony Village, passed away on June 13, 2020.

Paul was preceded in death by loving wife of 69 years, Charlotte.

He is survived by daughters, Bonnie and Patty; and grandson, Dylan.

A...

Jun 11, 2020

Schiro, Alvin “Fritz,” age 87 of Columbia Heights, passed away on June 11, 2020. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia. Survived by children, Douglas (Stacey), Kris Ann (Rodney) Selleck and Thomas (Dawn); grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Benjamin, Carly, Morgan, Elijah and Blake; and sister, Ardell Johnson. Private family services are being held. “The world changes from year to year, our...

Jun 9, 2020

Peters, Dennis J "Pete"

Born November 19, 1941 passed away June 9, 2020 at the age of 78. Survived by wife and lifelong partner, Jan; daughters, Jana (Dan) Gladieux, Shannon (Rick) Santo, Jodi (Sue) Peters; son, Tony (Judy) Hargreaves; sister, Janet Schuldt; and many family and friends.  He was preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Theresa; brother, Larry; and sister, Karen.

Jun 9, 2020

Backstrom, Shirley Ann, age 83 of Fridley.  Preceded in death by husband, William and grandson  Amery.  Survived by children, Cheryl (George) Mills; William (Mary) Backstrom; grandchildren, Elliot, Crystal (Edward), Nicole (Trevor), Megan (Jake), Katelyn (Andrew); 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Wayne & John; sistter, Donna.  Memorial Service Thursday, June 18th, 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior to service...

Jun 8, 2020

Joseph Jasper Miller, Jr.

Born August 18, 1966, passed away June 8, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents Joseph J Miller, Sr., Mary G Miller (Heman); sister Pamela Eaton; brother-in-law Wayne Seymour, and two nephews.

Survived by wife Lori D...

Jun 5, 2020

Beatriz Marin, of Bloomington, passed away on June 5th, 2020. She was 68 years old.

Survived by 4 sons; other loving family and friends.

Memorial Gathering 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th at Miller Funeral Home.

Jun 3, 2020

Kenneth Charles Stover died unexpectedly on June 3, 2020 at the age of 59.

He graduated from Columbia Heights High School and Bethel College. He worked as a computer engineer at Honeywell.

He is survived by mother, Mary Lou; three children: Jacquelyn (Conner) Graham, Josh Stover and...

Jun 1, 2020

Daniel “Danny” Billington, age 56 of Columbia Heights, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Gary and Marian. Survived by siblings, Kelly (Tom) Hoppenrath, Kerri and Scott; nieces; nephews; and special friends, Cindy and Ernie. Memorial visitation from 5-7PM on Thurs, June 11 at Miller's on University, 7398 University Ave NE, Fridley. Please practice...